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Mulled wine remains cheap: 3.50 euros at Dortmund's Christmas market!
The Dortmund Christmas Market 2025 starts on November 20th with stable mulled wine prices and over 250 stalls.
Mulled wine remains cheap: 3.50 euros at Dortmund's Christmas market!
The anticipation for the Christmas markets in Germany is increasing, not only because of the festive atmosphere, but above all because of the tempting mulled wine. In Dortmund in particular, people are waiting for the Christmas market to open on November 20, 2025. The organizers have already made it clear that the price for a cup of mulled wine will remain at 3.50 euros, which is welcome news for many onlookers. Ruhr24 reports that ... Despite the rising cost of living, there is no price increase in Dortmund, which promises good business, especially for visitors.
The stability of the price is particularly noteworthy since there was an increase of 50 cents in the past, more precisely in 2023. This shows that the city administration and the stand operators are concerned about the well-being of the guests. Patrick Arens, the organizer of the market, emphasized that even after long discussions with the stallholders, a price increase was not necessary.
A highlight in Dortmund and beyond
The Dortmund Christmas market will have over 250 stalls offering a colorful selection of handicrafts, culinary specialties and creative gift ideas. A special highlight will be the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree on Hansaplatz on November 24th, which is already filling the heart of the city with a festive atmosphere.
The mulled wine on the market is offered in an annually changing design that has become a collector's item. Anyone who not only wants to enjoy a good piece but also collect it can look forward to the special cups that have become a trademark of the Dortmund Christmas season for many.
Similar trends in other cities
While Dortmund is very popular with its prices for mulled wine, there are differences to other cities. According to studies by Reisereporter, mulled wine lovers in Cologne or Berlin pay significantly more for it at 5 euros. Bremen has a mulled wine price of around 4 euros, which is also an increase of 50 cents compared to previous years. Overall, the mulled wine price index shows that the nationwide average is now 3.75 euros, which reflects recent price increases.
It's not just the price that makes mulled wine cups a collector's passion. In Bremen, where the offerings at the Christmas market are tempting, a women's group from Saterland is offering the opportunity to return their mulled wine cups. A deposit of four euros is returned here, with one euro being used as a donation for a good project. Weser Kurier reports that ...
The cups not only have Christmas motifs, but also represent an opportunity to contribute to supporting seriously ill children, which makes enjoying mulled wine even more enriching. This initiative met with great approval and transformed the small, colorful cups into sought-after collector's items.
Whether guests enjoy their mulled wine in Dortmund, Bremen or another city, one thing is certain: the Christmas markets are more than just a place for culinary delicacies. They are also a meeting place for tradition, community and matters of the heart.